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Forgetfulness

//fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quality of being forgetful; proneness to let slip from the mind. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    tendency to forget wordnet
  3. 3
    Loss of remembrance or recollection; a ceasing to remember; oblivion. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember wordnet
  5. 5
    Failure to bear in mind; careless omission; inattention. uncountable, usually

    "forgetfulness of duty"

Etymology

From Middle English forgetfulnes, forgetfulnesse, forȝetfulnesse, equivalent to forgetful + -ness.

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